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as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the positive change in our students' attitude toward people who are somehow different was a long and gradual process
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as in fluctuation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
there is nothing so constant as change itself
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as in money
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
she spent quite a chunk of change on that car
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as in to modify
to make different in some way
my wife has changed the look of our living room more times than we care to remember
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as in to vary
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
the weather in New England is constantly changing
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Recent Examples of change
Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Subsequent changes decreed from on high (which is to say FromSoftware, not Blur) started small: suddenly we weren’t allowed to call Raven by name.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
In 1902, in financial peril, a local businessman JH Davies bailed out the club, changed the name to Manchester United and bought a site at Stretford for a huge, initial £40,000.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The 44-year-old artist shared a text change with his legendary sister, and reacted to her disappointment.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Subsequent changes decreed from on high (which is to say FromSoftware, not Blur) started small: suddenly we weren’t allowed to call Raven by name.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
However, that could change if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
In 1902, in financial peril, a local businessman JH Davies bailed out the club, changed the name to Manchester United and bought a site at Stretford for a huge, initial £40,000.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for change
Noun
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Equally critical is having the ability to automate controls over policies and protect those policies from accidental or malicious alteration.—
Alex Freedland,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since alterations to the original movie began all the way back in 1981, this will be the first time in 47 years the original version has been screened for the public.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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X-ray radiation levels in the chamber were similar to those on the surface of Mars when there is strong solar activity, though solar flares and fluctuations in solar wind make actual Martian levels unpredictable.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2025
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Vulcan remains steadfast in its commitment to inherent value, patiently awaiting a price that aligns with its corporate quality, without succumbing to fads or market fluctuations.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Want to earn some extra money on the side?—
Scott Mautz, Contributor,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Instead of setting a budget and committing yourself to sticking to it, try putting systems in place to handle your money automatically, Sethi said.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Not a lot of people are looking at the area that is actually modified and flooded by beaver populations.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this month, Texas Representative David Spiller introduced a bill that would prohibit health insurance companies from using AI to delay, deny, or modify claims, legislation similar to what other states have brought forward.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While most modern employees feel a general sense of security going to work, their experience varies across industries and workplaces.—
Elissa Rossi,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Most teams have carried around 120 players, but that number varies, ranging from as little as 110 to as high as 140 in some instances.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By establishing a common language for inter-agent interaction, A2A allows agents to securely exchange information, coordinate actions and collaborate dynamically without sharing memory or tools.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her relationship with her husband Michael is more forward-facing, with the two often exchanging playful banter on the Him & Her podcast.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the truth is, neurological differences really are a superpower.—
As told to Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Just like crafting personalized place cards or buying your friend's current local beer pick, a homemade salad dressing makes a subtle but oddly meaningful difference.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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The researchers’ goal was to inject tracer dye into CSF at one point in the brain and then track its oscillations and dynamics while the mice slept.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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Then the neutrino beam at Fermilab is scheduled to go live by 2031, allowing for oscillation measurements.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/change. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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